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G390 YBJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,423 mi
Last recorded120,423 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG390 YBJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 120,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 120,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 113,319 miles

bothside rear tyres inner and outer wall perishing.

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing.

Fail 4 Feb 2011 113,319 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bothside rear tyres inner and outer wall perishing.

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 106,210 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Jan 2009 99,254 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 99,253 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 90,393 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 81,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 81,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 72,358 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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G390 YBJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 101,760 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G390 YBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 36 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G390 YBJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 26 January 1990.

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